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Amino Acids, Aromatic Compounds, and Carboxylic Acids: How Did They Get Their Common Names?

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Sam H. Leung

Department of Chemistry, Washburn University, Topeka, KS 66621

J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (1), p 48

DOI: 10.1021/ed077p48

Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2000

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

This article provides a brief survey of the origins of the common names of some amino acids, aromatic compounds, and carboxylic acids.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Amino Acids

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